Today's instructional video on our Facebook page - Syringe feeding

[furryfriends (TEAS)]

 

[DMS260820]

When you're finished feeding, do you have to chuck the mix you made, or do you refrigerate it?

 

[furryfriends (TEAS)]

When you're finished feeding, do you have to chuck the mix you made, or do you refrigerate it?

It will keep for the day!

 

[Betsy]

Very interesting to see. I am currently syringe feeding Meg. She will happily take 1ml at a time. I was feeding it in much slower than you but I'll see if she can take it in a bit quicker.

 

[furryfriends (TEAS)]

Very interesting to see. I am currently syringe feeding Meg. She will happily take 1ml at a time. I was feeding it in much slower than you but I'll see if she can take it in a bit quicker.

I’m always guided by the piggy!

 

[Bill & Ted]

An excellent video Debbie, very helpful! It’s nice to confirm I‘ve been doing it right Great that Zoltan looks so much better x

 

[Betsy]

I’m always guided by the piggy!

OK she's quite happy taking it slowly but she swallows it quick and is looking for the next syringe. I feel that it's not going in quick enough!

 

[furryfriends (TEAS)]

OK she's quite happy taking it slowly but she swallows it quick and is looking for the next syringe. I feel that it's not going in quick enough!

If she wants it quicker, go for it!

 

[Betsy]

If she wants it quicker, go for it!

I'll try it at the 11pm feed and see how she takes it. If it's too fast then I'll go slower.

 

[VickiA]

I usually have 2 or more syringes on the go so that if the piggy is taking it quickly I can have a few ready to get it down while their enthusiasm there.

 

[Merab]

Thanks for this.
You make it look so easy!
It’s very helpful

 

[furryfriends (TEAS)]

Thanks for this.
You make it look so easy!
It’s very helpful

I’ve spent the last 12 to 13 years of my life, syringe feeding piggies! You should’ve seen me when I tried to do it for the first time! I was crying and poor Poppet had big tears plopping onto her! xx

 

[YvonneBlue]

Great video, wish I had this the first time I had to do it.

 

[furryfriends (TEAS)]

I’m planning on doing some more instructional videos, over the next few days. I think I’ll do a ‘giving medication’ one next!

 

[Gem789]

I’m planning on doing some more instructional videos, over the next few days. I think I’ll do a ‘giving medication’ one next!

That was really helpful to see how you do it. I'll be looking forward to the next one xx

 

[Mhairi]

Thank you for posting that. You make it look so easy! Every single syringe is a battle and every ml takes a good 3-5 mins each. Honey fights every single mouthful and is constantly desperate to get home. I'm finding it really stressful, and I hate the thought that she's getting really stressed by the whole process. The idea of aiming for 60ml for a sick piggy seems unachievable at the moment.

 

[furryfriends (TEAS)]

Thank you for posting that. You make it look so easy! Every single syringe is a battle and every ml takes a good 3-5 mins each. Honey fights every single mouthful and is constantly desperate to get home. I'm finding it really stressful, and I hate the thought that she's getting really stressed by the whole process. The idea of aiming for 60ml for a sick piggy seems unachievable at the moment.

What are you feeding her? I find most hate Critical Care, but are much more accepting of their normal nuggets mushed up x

 

[Mhairi]

What are you feeding her? I find most hate Critical Care, but are much more accepting of their normal nuggets mushed up x

I started off with one which I think was called Supreme Science (prescribed by vet). Currently giving Critical Care Fine Grind. Will try her own nuggets mushed up.

 

[Betsy]

@Mhairi have you tried adding a bit of mashed banana to the Critical Care? Some piggies find it more palatable with it added. Also you could try a bit of grated sweet potato and oats or a bit of grated apple and oats.